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Mayor Bob Restaino was born and raised right in Niagara Falls. After graduating from Niagara Catholic and studying history and political science at NCCC and Niagara University for undergraduate studies, Bob completed law school at UB. From the beginning, Bob always intended to stay and practice law…

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the highlights of the FY 2025 Budget. This budget reflects Governor Hochul’s commitment to making New York more affordable, more livable and safer – while utilizing a fiscally responsible approach that keeps the State on a steady path for years to come.…

Attention Local Organizations and DMO’s: Get additional PR for your Upcoming Events and Festivals by listing them FOR FREE on the DisoverUpstateNY.com tourism website’s Events Calendar Page! The DiscoverUpstateNY website features thousands of attractions and is seen by 80-200K viewers a…

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has been awarded $15 million in federal funding to build out electric vehicle charging. The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve access to…

I am excited to be on the Tourism Excellence Awards Committee where we highlight and recognize your hard work throughout the year! We have a great year ahead for New York State Tourism and we can’t wait to share what you have been working on! Recognizing this state for all it contributes to the…

2024 State of the State "Our New York, Our Future" Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered the 2024 State of the State Address and released her “Our New York, Our Future” agenda. The State of the State includes 204 bold initiatives to make New York more affordable, more livable and…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant (NYSG) today announced $388,289 in grant awards for eight projects that address the diverse environmental needs of waterfront communities in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River region. Funding for these projects…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA NMFS) provided notice of the 2024 request for nominations for At-large members to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council…

LAKE GEORGE, NY (January 8, 2024) — Preparations are underway for the grooviest winter bash in the Adirondacks so grab your crew and get ready to get funky!Here’s the lowdown: Funky Ice Fest returns to Adirondack Pub & Brewery located at 33 Canada Street, Lake George, on Jan. 20 and 21 and Jan.…

The New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are offering competitive grant funding to support tourism and recreation along the New York State Canal System including canal waterways and Canalway Trail. The 2024 program will support tourism infrastructure and…

David Krauss is the CEO and Co-Founder of Rent Responsibly, where his role is to steer Rent Responsibly toward its mission at all times. David makes sure that the work they do positively impacts their partners as well as the communities they serve. He believes that doing good is a prerequisite to…

On August 10, four EV chargers were highlighted at Washington Town Hall.  "In the center of Millbrook, the four public EV charge ports are a vital amenity which will attract visitors to the Village, serve employees who drive EV's here and want to top off before heading home, and benefit…

Lisa Pellegrino, Client Services Strategist at the Center for EcoTechnology, will speak on the Sustainability Panel on Thursday, April 18th at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference. Lisa will be giving an overview of the Center of EcoTechnology (CET), food waste, the no-cost technical assistance…

WASHINGTON - U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security extending the visa interview waiver authority for low-risk applicants, which was set to expire on December 31. The visa interview waiver…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 2024 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge to highlight the world-class tourism destinations and recreational opportunities in the Catskill Park. Launched in 2019, the Challenge draws participants from every region of New…

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a year-long celebratory challenge that all New York State residents and visitors can participate in to explore our state parks, learn about New York history, and give back to New York State Parks for the next generation of adventurers. Set to begin on January 1,…

LAKE GEORGE, NY — The Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (LGRCVB) welcomes Stephen Magee, Group Sales Manager, as the newest addition to the sales team. The LGRCVB is a division of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce (LGRCC) that serves all Warren County hospitality…

Mark Dorr, President of the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSH&TA) will be providing a legislative update at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference, held in Niagara Falls, New York on April 17-19. Mark currently serves as the President of the New York State Hospitality…

The following provides the key takeaways from the December 13th State of the American Traveler webinar presented by Future Partners. The presentation covered their research findings on Travel Sentiment, Looking Forward, and Travel & Saving. The most significant findings are as follows:  Travel…

Suzanne Hunt, co-owner of Hunt Country Vineyards, will speak on the Sustainability Panel on Thursday, April 18th at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference. Suzanne will be giving an overview of their sustainability efforts on the farm and in the winery. She will also speak about the new NY Sustainable…